Google I/O Connect Bengaluru 2024: Introduction of New AI Models, Tools, and Initiatives Tailored for India
Google Unveils IndicGenBench: New Benchmark Tool for Evaluating AI Models in 29 Indian Languages
At Google I/O Connect Bengaluru 2024, held on July 17, Google unveiled a series of exciting developments tailored specifically for the Indian AI landscape. The event marked a significant step in Google’s ongoing commitment to advancing AI technology and supporting the local developer community. Among the key announcements were new AI models, a pioneering benchmarking tool, and collaborative initiatives aimed at fostering growth in India’s tech sector.
One of the standout announcements was the opening of the Gemma 2 AI model to developers. This model is designed with a focus on Indian languages, making it a valuable tool for creating AI applications that cater to the diverse linguistic landscape of India. The release of Gemma 2 is expected to enhance the development of AI solutions that are more adaptable to regional languages and dialects, providing better support for local users.
In addition to the Gemma 2 model, Google also introduced IndicGenBench, a new benchmarking tool specifically developed for evaluating AI models across 29 different Indian languages. This tool aims to address the unique challenges posed by multilingual datasets and will provide developers with a robust framework for assessing the performance of their AI models in a regional context.
The event also highlighted Google’s collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Startup Hub. This partnership is set to support India’s burgeoning startup ecosystem by providing resources, tools, and mentorship to emerging tech companies. The initiative underscores Google’s commitment to fostering innovation and growth within the Indian tech community.
Google’s focus on empowering developers was further demonstrated by the availability of the Gemini 1.5 Pro model, which features a two million token context window. This enhanced model is now accessible to developers in India, following the addition of a waitlist earlier this year. The expanded context window is designed to improve the performance of AI models in handling complex and lengthy data inputs.
The company also released the Gemma 2 small language model (SLM) to developers. This model is intended to facilitate the creation of AI applications that can handle a wide range of linguistic variations and nuances, further supporting the development of region-specific tools and services.
Overall, Google I/O Connect Bengaluru 2024 showcased a range of innovations and initiatives aimed at advancing AI technology in India. By providing developers with new tools and resources, Google is helping to drive the growth of the AI ecosystem and support the creation of applications that better serve the diverse needs of Indian users.
